Randy Jackson (music producer)

Randy Jackson was born on June 23, 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA as Randall Darius Jackson. He is a producer and actor, known for American Idol (2002), The National Christmas Tree Lighting (2009) and Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol (2007). He has been married to Erika Jackson since December 29, 1995. They have two children. He was previously married to Elizabeth. See full bio on IMDb »

Randy Jackson is the only judge returning to "American Idol" next season ... but that almost wasn't the case. Sources close to production tell TMZ there was "serious talk" of a clean sweep of the… READ MORE >

TMZ obtained a copy of the contract every "American Idol" contestant must sign before going on the show -- and one thing is perfectly clear .... Ryan, Randy, Ellen, Kara, Simon, Theodore and Alvin… READ MORE >

The guy who was led out of "American Idol" in handcuffs on last night's show got a lucky break after the cameras stopped rolling -- producers let the guy off the hook. TMZ has learned 28-year-old… READ MORE >

'American Idol' already lost one of its original judges before the season -- but according to Randy Jackson, they're not about to lose another ... despite rumors that Simon Cowell is looking… READ MORE >

Paul Abdul is hurt, angry and threatening to quit "American Idol" ... like "60 Minutes" wants to snatch her up.It's absurd, but Abdul's manager told the L.A. Times, "Very sadly, it does not appear… READ MORE >

Believe it or not, the best part of "American Idol" actually isn't having 12-year-old girls screaming your name, because according to Danny Gokey, it's all about the "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY.… READ MORE >

Sick of hearing Randy Jackson begin and end every sentence with the word "dawg" on "American Idol"? You can now rejoice--our camera guy might have talked him into changing it. But the alternative… READ MORE >

In the shocking finale last night, Kris Allen beat out Adam Glambert for "American Idol" -- and according to Randy Jackson, "America gets it right every time, dawg."Just ask Taylor Hicks, Fantasia… READ MORE >

Maybe it's just us ... but last night on "American Idol" it seemed Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson could not hide their disdain for newbie Kara DioGuardi. Watch closely as Kris Allen finishes his… READ MORE >